HUDSON VALLEY CALENDAR: April 2 and 3, 2013

8 a.m. Minnewaska State Park Preserve: "Early Morning Birders", for birding enthusiasts or those looking to learn the basics, Bring binoculars. Outing destinations will be determined day of program. Pre-registration is required. Call Preserve Office at (845) 255-0752. Meet at Nature Center, in the Wildmere area at the north end of Lake Minnewaska, routes 44/55, five miles west of the intersection with Rt. 299, Gardiner, (845) 255-0752.

9:30 a.m. Senior walking/biking group at the Walkway Over the Hudson, Meet at the Washington Street entrance.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Send a Kid to Camp Fundraiser, April 1-4. Big yard sale. Proceeds help send local children to summer camp. Town of Rochester Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd., Accord. Donation can be dropped off now and must be sale-ready. For more information, call (845) 626-2115.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Spanish Club For Youth, at Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer's Turnpike, Gardner. For youth ages 10 and older, will allow members to practice conversational Spanish in a fun, relaxed atmosphere through games and other activities (845) 255-1255, www.gardinerlibrary.org.

7 to 8 p.m. Pounds Off Weight Loss Group, The Pine Hill Community Center: 287 Main St., Pine Hill. This program utilizes hypnosis, nutritional education, coaching and group support to help people lose weight, led by Ruth Strassberg. Free. (845) 254-5469. www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org.

Arrivals -- A Sound Experience, a self-guided listening walk along West Strand at Rondout Creek, starting at Gallo Park, Kingston, accompanied by a free iPhone app. More information at deeplistening.org or vivcorringham.org/arrivals

Call for Entries: 17th Annual "Fall for Art" Juried Art Show, Sale and Cocktail Fundraiser for the Jewish Federation of Ulster County: To be held September 12, at Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston. Artist receives 60 percent of sales; Federation receives 40 percent. Images should represent actual work for the show. Submit five photos or a CD with five images, each labeled with artist's name, address, email, and phone number, with SASE to Jewish Federation of Ulster County, 1 Albany Ave., #G-10, Kingston, 12401; or email five high quality JPEGS (only) attachments to info@fallforart.org by April 30. For more information email info@fallforart.org or call (845) 338-8131.

Calling all library patrons, volunteers needed to assist with upcoming fundraiser: "Snacks in the Stacks" on April 13, 5-7 p.m. at Kingston Area Library, 55 Franklin St. To volunteer for the event, call: contact Madeline Hoetger at 331-2797.

HITS 5K for UNITED WAY, day of race and walk events starting at 12:30 p.m. on April 7, at HITS Showgrounds, 454 Washington Ave. Ext. Saugerties. Runners: $25, free for children under 12. Students (12-18) & Walkers: $20. All proceeds benefit UNITED WAY of Ulster County. Register online at www.active.com. Contact Su Marcy at the United Way of UC, (845)-331-4199, ext. 2, or email: marcys@hvc.rr.com. Visit ulsterunitedway.org.

"Wiffle to Wish" Fundraiser Tournament, call for players, games on May 4-5, at Robert Post Park, Kingston, to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Organized by college student Cody Artist. For more information, and to join, call Cody: (845) 416-2824.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Send a Kid to Camp Fundraiser, April 1-4. Big yard sale. Proceeds help send local children to summer camp. Town of Rochester Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd., Accord. Donation can be dropped off now and must be sale-ready. For more information, call (845) 626-2115.

10:30 a.m. Classics in Religion Series, Kingston Library. The public is invited to any of these sessions and the library is totally accessible at 55 Franklin St., corner of Prospect in mid-town Kingston.

6 p.m. Dutchess County Community College Open House: tours, information from faculty and staff about DCC's 60 full and part-time academic programs, financial aid, athletics, student housing and more. Free, open to the public. DCC, 53 Pendell Rd., Poughkeepsie. For more information: (845) 431-8010.

6-7:30 p.m. Community book group, For kids 8 and up and their parents. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. (518) 822-1438

6:30-8 p.m. Learn to Knit, series of 5 classes for beginners or those who haven't knit in a long time. Knitting material and tools supplied for first class. Starting tonight. $50/5 classes. To pre-register, call: (845) 255-1255. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmers Turnpike.